Bill O’Reilly had a fascinating discussion with Republican Congressman Steve King that clearly revealed the rift in the Republican Party over immigration and outreach to minorities. But one thing they were in synch about was their disdain for Hispanics which was made crystal clear, whether they realized it or not.

The discussion was recorded yesterday, so O’Reilly did not have the chance to address how King has since used the Boston bombings to justify opposing immigration reform. But King was already against it when he visited The O’Reilly Factor and O’Reilly tried to persuade him that it’s time for the GOP to “bend.” He added, “Every single poll shows 75% of the Hispanic voters are leaning Democrats because of this issue. Every poll says that!”

King argued that up to 81% of Hispanics “want more government, more taxes, more government services. That’s not (what) we’re selling. We’re selling the rule of law, individual responsibility and equal opportunity. So I don’t think that Republicans can gain an electorate by simply sacrificing the rule of law in order to start a conversation when that topic of immigration is last on a list of six among Hispanics voters in the country today.”

In other words, King thinks the majority of Hispanics are a bunch of takers who want government handouts instead of taking individual responsibility and looking to follow the rule of law. But instead of challenging King’s obvious bigotry, O’Reilly revealed his like-mindedness.

Well, it may be last but the perception is that the Democratic party is gonna give ‘em stuff and is gonna be more lenient on the border. Therefore, you gotta start to win hearts and minds.

In other words, O’Reilly thinks the GOP should reach out to the moochers because it's politically expedient.

Good luck with that, guys!

The relevant excerpt from their discussion is below. You can view the entire segment on YouTube.

Hmm…Billy says the Democrats will give Hispanics “free stuff.” Correct us if we are wrong, but a few weeks ago, Billy was concerned about his mother’s social security benefits. If Billy’s mother was getting free stuff, you wouldn’t hear a peep out of him.

Still seething from last year’s election, are we Bill? So what’s causing this latest flashback? When do you begin your in depth rant on why southern white males who like waving the Confederate Flag overwhelming vote Republican?

For the sake of your health Bill I would like to suggest to you that you get Ablow job…get you minds out of the gutter everyone, I’m talking about Fox News very own Dr. Ablow. Perhaps you’ll be eligible for an employee discount.

Steve King is in that class of legislators that are an embarrassment to this country. They only think narrower than his world view is the slice of “Americans” that he represents. I’m sure that after this segment the Hispanics are going to flock to the Republican party!

So BOR thinks that if the GOP would just get on board with immigration reform, the Hispanic voters will simply overlook all his (and other conservative yappers’) derogatory insinuations that they are lazy moochers who only vote for Dems because they want free stuff? Geez.

It’s always rather entertaining when BOR tries to save the GOP from themselves — only to reveal his own inner bigotry and right-wing partisanship. If BOR wants to win the hearts and minds of the Hispanic voters, one would think that by now he’d have enough sense to realize that his repeated “lazy takers vs. hard-workin’ makers” whine is part of his and the GOP’s problem. Clearly BOR learned nothing from Romney’s 47% fiasco. But, that’s okay – keep it up, BOR and FOX “news”, it will be fun watching your team blow it again.

King argued that up to 81% of Hispanics “want more government, more taxes, more government services. That’s not (what) we’re selling. We’re selling the rule of law, individual responsibility and equal opportunity. So I don’t think that Republicans can gain an electorate by simply sacrificing the rule of law in order to start a conversation when that topic of immigration is last on a list of six among Hispanics voters in the country today.”

So — I guess its safe to say you GOP guys are done with that whole “Hispanic-y out-y reach-y” thing, right Steve?